Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 vs ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

+ Praised

Fast, smooth and easy to roll through at half-marathon and marathon pace, with a softer feel than the Pro 4 that several reviewers find more natural and forgiving.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

+ Praised

Plush, protective foam front and back that holds up deep into long races, even with less stack than the previous version.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

− Criticised

The main weak point: a very snug, low-volume fit with a narrow arch and shallow toe box, plus modest breathability and, for one tester, a slick sockliner.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

− Criticised

The most serious complaint, with several testers seeing chunks of exposed lateral forefoot foam wear away within 50 miles, though others report only minor abrasion.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

+ Praised

LIGHTTRAXION and Continental rubber grip well on wet and dry roads, a clear improvement on the Pro 4, though smooth wet metal still needs care.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

± Divisive

The filled-in arch and carbon rim make it far more planted than the Pro 4 and stable enough for most marathoners, but heel strikers and runners who need a steady platform still find the narrow, soft heel wobbly.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

± Divisive

Some call $275 fair for a lighter, faster super shoe, while others say the price rise is hard to justify given the durability problems and the Pro 4 on discount.

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